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Highland 198 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lidio Noia (ranked 1513 p4p, 1276 weight class) and Andre Mith (ranked 229 p4p, 190 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lidio Noia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Mith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noia looks to throw the jab but Mith is out of range.
Mith misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Noia to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Andre Mith has been cut.
Mith misses with a hook
and Noia counters with a straight right hand.
Noia moves out of range of the strikes.
Noia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mith. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Mith misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Noia misses.
Mith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mith scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Noia has knocked Mith down with a huge combo! Noia steps away and waves a wobbly Mith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Mith is rocked!
Noia punishes Mith's body with a nice straight punch.
Noia circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mith to the canvas! Mith doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Noia keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lidio Noia!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arto Jarvinen (ranked 1222 p4p, 1036 weight class) and Johnny Saigon (ranked 185 p4p, 154 weight class). Saigon has chosen Run through the jungle as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Jarvinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Saigon!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saigon cracks Jarvinen with a good jab.
Jarvinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Saigon is just out of range.
Saigon jabs at Jarvinen's body.
Jarvinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarvinen connects with a body shot that sends Saigon's belly button to the back.
Saigon loads up on a big right hand but Jarvinen slips the punch.
Jarvinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saigon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jarvinen blocks a head kick by Saigon.
Jarvinen tries to counter by clinching up but Saigon breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Saigon.
Saigon slips under a jab from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saigon manages to avoid it.
Arto Jarvinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvinen wants to clinch.
Saigon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jarvinen.
Saigon avoids the body shot from Jarvinen.
Saigon tries to counter with a clinch but Jarvinen shakes him off and moves away.
Jarvinen works Saigon's body with a nice hook.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saigon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jarvinen's sensitive parts.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jarvinen, as that shot connected.
We've been told by Jarvinen's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saigon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saigon scores with a jab to the body.
Jarvinen is looking to wear down Saigon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jarvinen tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saigon was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarvinen.
Saigon throws a sloppy head kick
and Jarvinen counters by moving into the clinch.
Saigon breaks from the clinch.
Saigon misses the shot to the body.
Jarvinen looks to land a left hand but Saigon moved out of range nicely.
Jarvinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jarvinen sets himself, and Saigon steps forward looking for the clinch! Jarvinen avoids it this time.
Jarvinen misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saigon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jarvinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saigon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarvinen throws a hook but Saigon avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen sends Saigon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jarvinen is motioning to the referee to let Saigon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Saigon is rocked!
Saigon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarvinen moves away.
Saigon is still on wobbly legs! Can Jarvinen finish him?
Jarvinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Saigon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jarvinen throws out the jab.
Saigon wants to counter with a clinch but Jarvinen pushes him away.
Saigon seems to have recovered his senses.
Saigon connects with a high kick.
Jarvinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saigon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saigon ducks under a wild hook from Jarvinen.
Saigon tries a head kick but it misses.
Jarvinen throws a shot from downtown. Saigon moves away and avoids it.
Saigon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jarvinen.
Jarvinen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saigon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saigon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jarvinen is looking to counter the offense by Saigon and move into the clinch.
Jarvinen throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Saigon.
Nice body kick there by Saigon.
Jarvinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jarvinen missing with a left hand there. Saigon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick by Saigon misses
and Jarvinen moves into the clinch.
Jarvinen misses with some punches.
Saigon breaks from the clinch.
Jarvinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saigon lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arto Jarvinen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jarvinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jarvinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jarvinen throws a hook but Saigon blocks it.
Jarvinen throws a hook but Saigon avoids it easily.
Saigon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jarvinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jarvinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saigon.
Jarvinen tries to move into range but Saigon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saigon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jarvinen.
Saigon staying out of range there.
Nice body kick there by Saigon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saigon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crunch! Saigon slams his shin into Jarvinen's torso.
Jarvinen throws a lazy right hand but Saigon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saigon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarvinen moves away.
Jarvinen misses with a body shot.
Saigon connects with a high kick.
Saigon throws a wild body kick that Jarvinen sees coming a mile off.
Saigon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saigon slips a straight right by Jarvinen.
Jarvinen throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saigon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarvinen lands a big uppercut and Saigon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Saigon looks OK. Jarvinen waves Saigon back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvinen walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Saigon drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jarvinen swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Saigon's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arto Jarvinen!
A relieved looking Arto Jarvinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Johnny Saigon spoke after the fight, saying 'I come back and kick your ass.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Millard Masters (ranked 2106 p4p, 1281 weight class) and Valerio Falto (ranked 226 p4p, 145 weight class). Masters comes to the cage accompanied by Enter the Sandman. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Millard Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valerio Falto!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falto slips a jab and a cross from Masters.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Falto! But no joy.
Masters throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Masters does no damage.
Masters shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Falto's guard.
Falto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Masters is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Masters's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Masters controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Falto working for a triangle but Masters defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Masters passes into half guard.
Masters seems to be working for a kimura but Falto defends the submission attempt.
Masters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Falto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters is looking to advance position but Falto won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Falto wants to get back to full guard.
Falto looking for submissions off his back.
Falto is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Masters is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Masters's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falto is staying active underneath Masters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masters looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Falto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Masters is working away from the top position though.
Falto is staying active underneath Masters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Falto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Masters is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Falto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Falto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Masters is looking to advance position but Falto won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Falto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Masters is working away from the top position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Masters.
Masters takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Falto to counter with a crisp jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masters throws a series of punches but Falto avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Millard Masters dominated that round.
That's time! Masters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Falto stuffs the takedown.
Falto throws a big shot that misses.
Masters throws a right and a left that Falto avoids nicely.
Masters feints and as Falto raises his hands in defense, Masters changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Falto working for a triangle but Masters defends it easily.
Masters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters wants to pass the guard but Falto is keeping the position.
Masters trying to control but Falto is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Falto sneaks back into half guard.
Falto tries to get to full guard but Masters has control of the leg.
Masters is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Falto!
Masters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falto can do to turn this around?
Masters wants to finish this one by submission but Falto is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Masters.
Falto working to try and regain half guard.
Masters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Falto is looking to escape.
Masters prevents Falto from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters controlling his opponent.
Falto is desperately trying to improve his position but Masters has a good base and remains in mount.
Falto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Falto actively working from the bottom here.
Falto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Masters tries to pass the half guard into mount. Falto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Masters frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masters controlling the position easily from mount.
Masters has hold of Falto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Falto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters wants to control the pace but Falto is squirming around nicely.
Falto is working to get back to half guard.
Masters looking to control and managing it successfully.
Falto is looking to improve his position but Masters isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters looking to control and managing it successfully.
Masters is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Falto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Falto shrugs it off.
Falto tries to reverse the position but Masters maintains control.
Falto wants to hold on but Masters pushes him away.
Falto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Masters is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Falto is just riding it out for now. Masters eventually gives up the hold.
Masters looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Millard Masters dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Masters throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masters shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Falto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masters misses with a straight left.
Masters throws a right hand that Falto ducks under and follows up with a left that Falto also avoids with ease.
As Masters backs off Falto throws a huge counter combo but Masters manages to avoid it all.
Masters closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Masters controlling the action here.
Masters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falto actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters controlling the action here.
Falto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Masters trying to control but Falto is working from the bottom.
Masters looking to pass the guard.
Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Falto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Falto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Falto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Falto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Masters looking to pass the guard.
Falto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Masters trying to keep a closed guard but Falto is proving a slippery customer.
Masters is looking for a triangle but Falto pushes his legs off easily.
Falto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Falto passes Masters's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Falto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Masters could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Falto has cracked it and Masters is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Falto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Valerio Falto!
A victorious Valerio Falto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Millard Masters spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn, I will go back to the gym and get stronger'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Munhoz (ranked 1679 p4p, 1759 weight class) and Fredrik White (ranked 225 p4p, 236 weight class). White has chosen Seven nation army as his entrance music. Fredrik White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Munhoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredrik White!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Munhoz.
Munhoz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White looks for a takedown but Munhoz sprawls well.
Munhoz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
White has a takedown stuffed.
White pushes Munhoz up against the cage in a clinch.
White has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Munhoz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alex Munhoz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredrik White.
Munhoz drops down looking for an ankle pick but White pulls his leg out and moves away.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Munhoz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White has taken the fight to the clinch.
Munhoz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White dodges an elbow strike from Munhoz.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Munhoz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
A short uppercut from White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
Munhoz has clasped his hands together around White's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
White is trying to buck Munhoz off.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.
White is not content to let Munhoz control the position.
White is trying to buck Munhoz off.
Munhoz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is letting Munhoz control him for a moment.
White tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
White is keeping busy.
Munhoz has got one arm under White's chin. This could be trouble... White trying to control the other hand but Munhoz gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, White has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Munhoz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 1322 p4p, 2532 weight class) and Brian Burns (ranked 199 p4p, 359 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215
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213
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Burns!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Burns throws a nice looking combination but Zaire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaire throws a leg kick
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brian Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burns tries to avoid it but Zaire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burns to the ground. Burns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zaire throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burns tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zaire is in Burns's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burns wants to stand but Zaire is controlling the position.
Zaire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zaire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaire.
Zaire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burns works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zaire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zaire throws a big elbow that misses.
Zaire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zaire postures up in Burns's guard and throws a big left but Burns blocks it.
Burns wants to sweep here but Zaire controlling him for the moment.
Burns has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zaire off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns feints and as Zaire raises his hands in defense, Burns changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zaire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zaire has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Burns doesn't defend quickly enough and Zaire has managed to lock this one up! Can Burns escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Zaire on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abdullah Zaire!
Abdullah Zaire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rantang Gustus (ranked 1058 p4p, 793 weight class) and Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin (ranked 114 p4p, 93 weight class). Iwaga Genochin has chosen Majinahanashi as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rantang Gustus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustus doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Iwaga Genochin to counter with a crisp jab.
Gustus throws a low kick but Iwaga Genochin moves out of range easily.
Iwaga Genochin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustus shoots in and drives through. Iwaga Genochin sprawls well.
Iwaga Genochin cracks Gustus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rantang Gustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustus drops his hands momentarily and Iwaga Genochin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gustus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Iwaga Genochin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Iwaga Genochin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gustus doesn't seem bothered though.
Iwaga Genochin throws a low kick, looking for Gustus's leg but Gustus calmly moves out of range.
Iwaga Genochin is looking to chop away at Gustus's legs.
Gustus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Iwaga Genochin dips to his left and cracks Gustus with an uppercut!
Iwaga Genochin lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iwaga Genochin with a nice calf kick.
Iwaga Genochin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gustus drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustus stops Iwaga Genochin from standing up.
Iwaga Genochin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Iwaga Genochin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Iwaga Genochin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustus throwing strikes from guard but Iwaga Genochin blocks nicely.
Iwaga Genochin has his hands on Gustus's head, controlling the position.
Iwaga Genochin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gustus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gustus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iwaga Genochin is keeping the position for now.
Iwaga Genochin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Iwaga Genochin keeping full guard, as Gustus tries to pass.
Iwaga Genochin is looking to stand up but Gustus isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gustus darts in looking for a takedown but Iwaga Genochin gets double underhooks and turns Gustus into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rantang Gustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iwaga Genochin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gustus shoots for a double leg takedown but Iwaga Genochin sprawls well. He's pushed Gustus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Iwaga Genochin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gustus dives in and grabs Iwaga Genochin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Iwaga Genochin pushes down on Gustus's head and hops out.
Gustus with a poor takedown
enabling Iwaga Genochin to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Iwaga Genochin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Iwaga Genochin.
Gustus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Iwaga Genochin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gustus.
A chopping leg kick lands by Iwaga Genochin.
Gustus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Iwaga Genochin kicks off Gustus and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iwaga Genochin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gustus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Iwaga Genochin defends well and Gustus ends up having to push Iwaga Genochin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Iwaga Genochin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iwaga Genochin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gustus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iwaga Genochin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gustus has time to react.
Iwaga Genochin cracks Gustus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gustus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Iwaga Genochin avoids it really well and circles away.
Iwaga Genochin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iwaga Genochin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gustus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gustus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Iwaga Genochin.
Gustus tries to land a body kick
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a stiff right hand.
Gustus darts in trying to clinch
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gustus has his takedown stuffed
enabling Iwaga Genochin to counter with a crisp jab.
Iwaga Genochin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Iwaga Genochin fails to land with a series of punches.
Gustus is looking to counter the offense by Iwaga Genochin and move into the clinch.
Iwaga Genochin lands a leg kick that knocks Gustus off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Gustus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gustus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Iwaga Genochin lands a front kick.
Gustus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Iwaga Genochin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gustus ducks right into an uppercut from Iwaga Genochin.
Gustus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Iwaga Genochin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gustus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Iwaga Genochin!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iwaga Genochin tries to escape but Gustus is in control.
Iwaga Genochin keeping his opponent close.
Gustus is looking to take a break and control but Iwaga Genochin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustus grinds an elbow into Iwaga Genochin's temple.
Iwaga Genochin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Iwaga Genochin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gustus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Iwaga Genochin is trying to improve his position.
Gustus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gustus wants to control but Iwaga Genochin is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustus taking a break here but Iwaga Genochin is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gustus is trying to control the action in half guard but Iwaga Genochin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Iwaga Genochin tries to get to full guard but Gustus has control of the leg.
Gustus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gustus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Iwaga Genochin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustus.
Gustus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gustus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Iwaga Genochin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwaga Genochin gets full guard.
Iwaga Genochin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Iwaga Genochin has his foot on Gustus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gustus works his way back into a safe position though.
Gustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Iwaga Genochin is retaining full guard.
Gustus postures up in Iwaga Genochin's guard and throws a big left but Iwaga Genochin blocks it.
Gustus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Iwaga Genochin trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gustus trying to control but Iwaga Genochin is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Iwaga Genochin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gustus.
Gustus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Iwaga Genochin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gustus shoots for a double leg takedown but Iwaga Genochin sprawls well. He's pushed Gustus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Iwaga Genochin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Iwaga Genochin lunges at Gustus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gustus's hand.
Gustus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gustus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rantang Gustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iwaga Genochin stuffs the takedown.
Gustus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iwaga Genochin defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iwaga Genochin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gustus. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gustus dives in for a single leg takedown but Iwaga Genochin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gustus jumps guard but Iwaga Genochin stands there with Gustus around his waist. Gustus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Iwaga Genochin has had enough of the clinch but Gustus keeps him there for the moment.
Iwaga Genochin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gustus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Iwaga Genochin defends well and Gustus ends up having to push Iwaga Genochin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rantang Gustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustus gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Iwaga Genochin wants to get back to his feet.
Rantang Gustus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gustus is thwarting Iwaga Genochin's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Iwaga Genochin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gustus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Iwaga Genochin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustus.
Iwaga Genochin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gustus is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwaga Genochin tries to kick Gustus off but Gustus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Iwaga Genochin wants to control but Gustus is keeping busy.
Gustus is looking for a kimura here.
Gustus works his way into side control.
Iwaga Genochin is looking for a sweep.
Gustus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iwaga Genochin keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gustus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gustus trying to control the action but Iwaga Genochin is working from the bottom.
Gustus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Iwaga Genochin is trying to get back to half guard.
Iwaga Genochin manages to get back to half guard.
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Iwaga Genochin is refusing to be controlled, as Gustus sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwaga Genochin is trying to stand up here but Gustus is controlling him well.
Iwaga Genochin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Iwaga Genochin is trying to control but can't.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gustus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Iwaga Genochin wants to get back to his feet.
Gustus wants to work for an arm triangle but Iwaga Genochin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Iwaga Genochin wants to get back to his feet.
Iwaga Genochin is refusing to be controlled, as Gustus sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iwaga Genochin pushes Gustus off looking to stand but Gustus dives back in and keeps control.
Iwaga Genochin keeping control of the position.
Gustus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gustus is trying to work for a kimura but Iwaga Genochin is defending well.
Gustus trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rantang Gustus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustus looks to land a strike but Iwaga Genochin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rantang Gustus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Iwaga Genochin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin!
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maro Pjetlic (ranked 341 p4p, 1564 weight class) and Needle Dick (ranked 50 p4p, 205 weight class). Pjetlic comes to the cage accompanied by Legend. Dick has chosen Watch where you're going, Needle Dick! as his entrance music. Maro Pjetlic is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maro Pjetlic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Needle Dick!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pjetlic digs a good hook to Dick's body.
Pjetlic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pjetlic misses the body punch
and Dick counters with a nice uppercut.
Dick tries to move into range but Pjetlic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pjetlic catches Dick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pjetlic lands a jab to Dick's midsection.
Pjetlic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Needle Dick has been cut.
Dick misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Pjetlic to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Pjetlic.
A swing and a miss from Dick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pjetlic lands with a shot to the body.
Pjetlic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dick's corner calls for a 1-2. Dick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pjetlic, as that shot connected.
Pjetlic tests Dick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pjetlic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dick.
Dick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pjetlic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pjetlic scores with a jab.
Pjetlic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pjetlic scores with a nice strike.
Dick looks to land a right hand but Pjetlic moved out of range.
Dick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pjetlic finds it's way round the side to connect with Dick's head.
Pjetlic lands a lovely overhand right.
Pjetlic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dick.
Pjetlic slips under a jab from Dick.
Dick walks into a straight right hand from Pjetlic.
Dick gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Pjetlic gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Dick is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maro Pjetlic!
A relieved looking Maro Pjetlic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aderbar Moura (ranked 782 p4p, 1344 weight class) and Buzz Killer (ranked 110 p4p, 184 weight class). Buzz Killer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aderbar Moura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buzz Killer!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Killer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killer connects with a single shot there.
Moura shoots in but Killer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Killer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moura doesn't seem bothered though.
Killer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Killer's waist but Killer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moura off to one side.
Moura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Killer.
Killer moves into the clinch.
Moura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killer just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aderbar Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura jumps guard but Killer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Killer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Moura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Killer walks away with a smile on his face. Moura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Killer moves into range and clinches up with Moura.
Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moura seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Moura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
Moura attempts a counter takedown but Killer avoids it well and moves away.
Killer thuds a left hand into Moura's body.
A swing and a miss from Killer.
Buzz Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moura slips a jab from Killer.
Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moura backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Killer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moura tries to circle away but Killer has him pinned against the cage.
Moura is trying to pull guard but Killer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moura jumps guard but Killer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Killer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moura backwards.
Killer scores with a shoulder strike.
Moura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Killer to keep the fight standing.
Moura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Killer stalls.
Moura jumps guard but Killer stands there with Moura around his waist. Moura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moura with a poor takedown
and Killer counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a hook but Moura blocks it.
Killer stuffs the takedown attempt from Moura. Moura gets slowly back to his feet.
Moura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Killer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Killer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Moura fails with the takedown
and Killer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Killer forces Moura back against the cage and clinches.
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Killer swings for the body but Moura moves out of range.
Killer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Killer misses with a body shot.
Killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Killer sprawls well. Killer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moura gets slowly back to his feet.
Killer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moura counters with a shoot takedown. Killer fights it but they end up in guard.
Moura pushing down on Killer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Killer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Killer clinches up against the cage.
Killer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moura backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Moura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Killer scores with a shot to the side of Moura's head.
Killer stalling the fight.
Killer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moura backwards.
Still in the clinch, Killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Killer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Killer manages to break the clinch.
Killer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Killer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mouras head.
A short right from Killer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moura is trying to pull guard but Killer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Killer to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aderbar Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moura jumps guard but Killer stands there with Moura around his waist. Moura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Killer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Killer.
Killer breaks from the clinch.
Buzz Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Killer does no damage.
Moura feinted with a counter takedown.
Killer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Killer misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Killer. That snapped Moura's head back.
Killer sizes up Moura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Killer rushes Moura and presses him up against the cage.
Moura is trying to pull guard but Killer has him pressed against the cage.
Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buzz Killer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura with a poor takedown
and Killer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer lands with a hook. Moura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
 Moura is rocked!
Moura takes one to the chin there.
Oh Moura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Killer closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Moura! Killer dives in looking to finish! Moura is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Killer!
Buzz Killer gave a mention to Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karockas Thibodeaux (ranked 104 p4p, 466 weight class) and Stevo Caruga (ranked 22 p4p, 73 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karockas Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stevo Caruga!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux instigates a clinch.
Caruga jumps guard but Thibodeaux stands there with Caruga around his waist. Caruga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Caruga is trying to stall.
Caruga jumps guard but Thibodeaux stands there with Caruga around his waist. Caruga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Caruga fails to pull guard.
Karockas Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevo Caruga.
Thibodeaux landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Caruga backwards.
Caruga tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux holds him up against the cage and eventually Caruga drops back down to his feet.
Caruga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thibodeaux to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caruga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thibodeaux just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
Caruga jumps guard but Thibodeaux stands there with Caruga around his waist. Caruga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Caruga's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Caruga's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Thibodeaux.
Caruga struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Thibodeaux working Caruga over with knees to the body.
Caruga looks winded!
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand underneath Caruga's ribcage. Caruga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand underneath Caruga's ribcage. Caruga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux works on Caruga's body with a couple of short punches.
Thibodeaux lands a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux pushes Caruga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Caruga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Caruga takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux crunches a lovely knee into Caruga's ribcage.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thibodeaux landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
Thibodeaux works on Caruga's body with a couple of short punches.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux unloads a knee to the mid-section. Caruga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right handed body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux connects with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Stevo Caruga has been cut.
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Caruga is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Caruga is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux pushes Caruga against the cage. Thibodeaux is working some dirty boxing. Thibodeaux pushes off with a quick right hook! Caruga goes down! Caruga tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Thibodeaux moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karockas Thibodeaux!
A victorious Karockas Thibodeaux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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